Publisher's Synopsis
Plato and the Awakening of the Individual is a book authored by F.W. Bussell that explores the philosophy of Plato and its influence on the concept of individualism. The book delves into the ideas of Plato in his famous works, such as The Republic and The Symposium, and analyzes how they shaped the perception of the individual in Western philosophy. Bussell examines Plato's view on the nature of the soul, the role of reason in human life, and the importance of education in the development of the individual. The author also discusses how Plato's ideas on individualism were received and interpreted by later philosophers, such as Aristotle and the Stoics. Overall, Plato and the Awakening of the Individual is a comprehensive study of Plato's philosophy and its impact on the concept of individualism in Western thought.THIS 22 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: School of Plato: Its Origin, Development, and Revival Under the Roman Empire, by F. W. Bussell. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564596338.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
